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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.50, 4,903.68 and 1,625.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.50, 4,903.68 and 1,625.06 is: 2,434.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.50 : 4,903.68 = 1,625.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.50/4,903.68 = 1,625.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.50x = 4,903.68 × 1,625.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.50x = 7,968,774.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,968,774.22/3,273.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.33

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